A lternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in your mouth and have a dedicated ...

Alternators can last the life of your vehicle, but that doesn't always happen. General wear and tear, heat, overuse, exposure to water, faulty parts and frayed wires can put your alternator out of ...

Prolonged vehicle storage and poor battery maintenance can also strain the alternator unnecessarily. You better pray a garage or open auto parts store is nearby when your alternator fails.

Not everyone has a multimeter handy, so if you do not have the tool or the comfort to execute the test on your own, some shops like AutoZone offer a free alternator test service. Although some ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down ...

We found a junkyard core with a good rotor and voltage regulator and rebuilt the alternator on our workbench for about the same price we would have paid for a rebuilt 105-amp unit from the parts ...

Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

JIT recommends that drivers test these parts before making long-haul trips and replace them if necessary. Starters and alternators on commercial vehicles should be replaced every seven years or ...

Dave Good question, Dave. You are right that alternators are commonly replaced because their bearings, brushes, or slip rings wear out. Those are all moving parts, so it’s not a surprise they ...

The alternator in the '86-'93 Mustang is considered ... Mustangs Unlimited was our closest dealer and since we needed a few additional parts for this aging '89 hatch, we got everything we needed ...

I checked for a few obvious things and replaced the alternator with a rebuilt unit from the local parts store. The truck is better but the voltage drops to about 11.5 volts after it runs for a while.